Culture and character should supersede talent

If it’s any consolation to Manchester United supporters these days, the biggest and most gloried franchise in the world’s other leading team sport is in an even greater state of dysfunction.

While United haven’t won a Premier League title since 2013, the Los Angeles Lakers haven’t even made the NBA playoffs since that same year, an achievement in itself considering more teams (16) than not (14) qualify for the postseason every year.